The psychological benefits of trees are just not getting the attention they deserve.

Big trees have more leaves to trap air pollution and transpire water into the air. They have more roots to hold the soil against wind and rain erosion, and their wealth of branches and twigs cradle nests and dens. And big trees can absorb more greenhouse gases.

Now is the time to focus the public's attention on the nomination and what it means for the future of our country. The TV advertising data shows that both sides see high stakes in the confirmation of a replacement for Justice O'Connor.

Unlike cities like Paris and New York, San Francisco has not paid attention enough to the great architectural accomplishments of its time. This is the first great statement.

To be quite honest, I haven't really been paying attention.

Here I was, amid 500 tits, and I was principally paying attention to the social aspects of the event. It was neither puritanical nor prurient.